Should I start Lew Nichols III in Week 1?
RB · PIT
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB99 · range #85–#112
Consensus RB99 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB99 | 85 | 112 | ±13.5 | #336 | — |
| Half PPR | RB102 | 86 | 116 | ±12.3 | #347 | — |
| Standard | RB93 | 87 | 98 | ±5.5 | #315 | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Lew Nichols III signs with Steelers practice squad
The Steelers signed RB Lew Nichols to the practice squad.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 3:36 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Nichols will add depth in the backfield for Pittsburgh heading into the season.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #119Donovan EdwardsSit
- #120Cash JonesSit
- #121Rasheen AliSit
- #99Lew Nichols IIISit
- #123Travis HomerSit
- #124Jordan WatersSit
- #125British BrooksSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Lew Nichols III in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB99 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #85 to #112.
- Where is Lew Nichols III ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Lew Nichols III at RB99 for Week 1, and flex #401 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #85 to #112.